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Rhodes College Berry College Augustana Furman Wofford College Cornell College Belmont Samford University Vanderbilt Davidson Tennessee Beloit College| Knox College | Sewanee The University of the South | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Knox College | Sewanee | ||
| Location | Galesburg, IL | Sewanee, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,058 | 1,704 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #259 | #83 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Protestant Episcopal | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | knox.edu | sewanee.edu | ||
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Costs |
Knox College | Sewanee | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,461 | $50,874 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,461 | $50,874 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,326 | $14,608 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,882 | $33,061 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,015 | $34,241 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Knox College | Sewanee | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,987 | 4,578 | ||
| Admitted | 2,190 | 2,395 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.3% | 52.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.3% | 17.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1420 | 1233/1380 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Knox College | Sewanee | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Knox College | Sewanee | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | $49,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $196 |
Diversity |
Knox College | Sewanee | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Knox College | Sewanee | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 75% | ||
Campus |
Knox College | Sewanee | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Sewanee The University of the South is larger than than Knox College based on total student enrollment (1,704 students vs. 1,058 students)
Knox College vs. Sewanee Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Knox College or Sewanee?
- Knox College is 3.1% more expensive to attend than Sewanee for in-state tuition ($52,461.00 vs. $50,874.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.1% higher at Knox College than Sewanee The University of the South ($52,461.00 vs. $50,874.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Knox College than Sewanee ($26,882 vs. $33,061)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Knox College are 41.5% lower than costs at Sewanee The University of the South ($10,326 vs. $14,608)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Knox College than Sewanee The University of the South (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Knox College students is 8.1% larger than aid received Sewanee The University of the South ($37,015 vs. $34,241)
Knox College vs. Sewanee Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Knox College or Sewanee? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Sewanee or Knox College .
- Knox College has a higher acceptance rate (73.3%) than Sewanee (52.3%)
Knox College vs. Sewanee Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Knox College or Sewanee? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Sewanee and Knox College.
- The graduation rate at Sewanee is higher than Knox College (86% vs. 78%)
- Graduates from Sewanee The University of the South earn on average $6,700 more per year than Knox College graduates after ten years. ($49,800 vs. $43,100)
- Sewanee The University of the South students graduate with a $8,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Knox College graduates. ($19,000 vs. $27,000)
- Sewanee graduates are paying $83 less per month on federal student loans than Knox College graduates. ($196 vs. $279)
- More Sewanee graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Knox College students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/